The holiday season is the best time to visit this European City. Paris, also known as the city of lights (La Ville Lumière) is, even more, lit up during this of the year, adding that extra sparkle to your Christmas celebrations. You can explore the monuments, visit the Christmas markets or get your skates on at an outdoor ice skating rinks in Paris. The city never disappoints.
As you step out into the streets, you will be welcomed by massive Christmas themed decorations and light displays that splendidly lit up the French capital. Several travel agencies offer city illumination tours and cruises along the Seine River to give the tourists a magical & unforgettable view of the city.
The French capital is every artist's dream. Don't forget to visit the world's largest art museum, LeMusée du Louvre in Louvre Palace, situated at the heart of Paris. The museum is home to some extraordinary works of art from the Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo.
Another significant landmark at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle is the Arc de Triomphe, a triumphal arch which took 3 decades to build (1806-1836). The view from the top of the Arc de Triomphe is magnificent, only if you are willing to climb around 280 stairs.
The Palace of Versailles is a great day trip from the capital city. The palace was a royal residence until the French Revolution. In 1837, it was turned in to the Museum of the History of France. A visit to this place will definitely take you back in time.
Christmas in Paris is incomplete without walking down the world's most beautiful avenue Champs-Elysées. It is truly a shopper’s paradise and one of the many splendours of the city. So, get some mulled wine, enjoy the weather and have a Merry Christmas.
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